{"id":89,"date":"2025-08-01T09:01:40","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T09:01:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gemcityratnapura.tiikm.com\/?page_id=89"},"modified":"2025-08-14T07:20:24","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T07:20:24","slug":"about-the-show","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gemcityratnapura.tiikm.com\/index.php\/about-the-show\/","title":{"rendered":"About the Show"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Our exhibition features a dazzling array of gemstones, including Sapphires, Cat's Eyes, and imported gems like Spinel and Tanzanite. With over 80 stalls, it offers a platform for major exporters, SMEs, and emerging entrepreneurs. Ratnapura, Sri Lanka's Gem Capital, is renowned for producing some of the world's most famous and sought-after gemstones.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The exhibition will display a spectacular range of gemstones such as<\/p>

Blue Sapphire, Padparadscha, Pink Sapphire, Orange Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Violet Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Chrysoberyl Cat\u2019s Eye, Alexandrite Cat\u2019s Eye, Star Sapphire<\/strong>, and Tourmaline<\/strong>, along with Topaz, Garnet, Amethyst, Citrine, Ametrine, Quartz, Aquamarine<\/strong>, and imported gems like Spinel, Tsavorite<\/strong>, and Tanzanite<\/strong>.<\/p>

Exquisite jewellery designs and products from small and medium-sized businesses will also be on display.<\/p>

With over 80 exhibition stalls<\/strong>, the event offers equal opportunity for major exporters, SMEs, and emerging entrepreneurs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The precious gems found in the city of Ratnapura\u2014known as the Gem Capital<\/em> of Sri Lanka\u2014have always added exceptional value to the country. Historical sources, including the Mahavansa<\/em>, mention that Arabs, Chinese, and Europeans visited Sri Lanka in ancient times to purchase these exquisite gems. The treasures of this scenic city earned Sri Lanka the title Land of Gems<\/em>. Among the world-renowned gems originating from Ratnapura are the Giant of the Orient<\/strong> (466 cts.), Logan Sapphire<\/strong> (423 cts.), Blue Belle of Asia<\/strong> (395 cts.), Star of Lanka<\/strong> (193 cts.), Grayish Blue Star of India<\/strong> (563 cts.), Rosser Reeves Star Ruby<\/strong> (138 cts.), and Ray of Treasure<\/strong> (393 cts.). Their unique characteristics\u2014exceptional size, clarity, and luster\u2014make them some of the most sought-after in the world.<\/p>

The precious gems found in the city of Ratnapura\u2014known as the Gem Capital<\/em> of Sri Lanka\u2014have always added exceptional value to the country. Historical sources, including the Mahavansa<\/em>, mention that Arabs, Chinese, and Europeans visited Sri Lanka in ancient times to purchase these exquisite gems. The treasures of this scenic city earned Sri Lanka the title Land of Gems<\/em>. Among the world-renowned gems originating from Ratnapura are the Giant of the Orient<\/strong> (466 cts.), Logan Sapphire<\/strong> (423 cts.), Blue Belle of Asia<\/strong> (395 cts.), Star of Lanka<\/strong> (193 cts.), Grayish Blue Star of India<\/strong> (563 cts.), Rosser Reeves Star Ruby<\/strong> (138 cts.), and Ray of Treasure<\/strong> (393 cts.). Their unique characteristics\u2014exceptional size, clarity, and luster\u2014make them some of the most sought-after in the world.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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